MILFORD, Ohio — It looks like the mayor of Flavortown is visiting the Tri-State.
The City of Milford shared photos Tuesday afternoon of Food Network star Guy Fieri filming his hit show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" downtown. Fieri's Camaro was parked outside the Governor as he and his crew filmed inside.
The Governor announced Sunday it would be closed Monday and Tuesday for "private events," planning to reopen Wednesday morning. Why it was closed was supposed to be a secret.
“Once that car pulls up in front of the restaurant—in a small town like this especially—it was on social media so fast we didn’t have anything else we could do," said Paul Barraco, executive chef and part-owner.
Described as a "modern diner and bar," the Governor was started by Barraco and his brother, Neal. The restaurant is named for former Ohio Gov. John M. Pattison, the state's 43rd governor who lived in Milford. Pattison's home, Promont, now operates as a historic house museum. Milford Schools' Pattison Elementary is also named after him.
Like all of our favorite diners, the Governor serves breakfast options like "fromelettes" and french toast throughout the day. The menu also includes sandwiches like the Governor Tso Chicken and Short Rib Grilled Cheese, as well as salads, soups and starters. There are also plenty of cocktails to choose from.
Facebook posts of Fieri's arrival are how weekly regular Lori Weber found out.
“This is one of our favorite restaurants in the area,” she said. “I want them to be busy, I want them to succeed.”
Barraco said he's already seen a few more customers coming in because they heard Fieri had been there. Once the episode airs, he knows even more customers might start walking in.
“A blessing obviously and it’s fantastic, but we’re gonna still be that same little diner in Milford," he said.
To learn more about the Governor, click here.
Residents across the Tri-State said they've spotted Fieri at multiple restaurants this week.
Fieri has previously visited Blue Ash Chili, Senate, Bakersfield OTR, Island Fryday's, The Turf Club, Pho Lang Thang and Taste of Belgium on "Triple D."
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